Today, I received another round of edits back from my manuscript editor. Also, I got this snazzy mock up of the book exterior. The book project is coming together as my job hunt is heating up as well. I welcome your prayers for favor on both fronts. God is so faithful and good. He is … Continue reading “DM Book Progress…Coming soon…”
Category: Encouragement
Editing of DM Manuscript Continues….
And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh. -Ecclesiastes 12:12, KJV Edit, edit, edit. I am excited to be digging into the edits for my forthcoming book. Pieces are starting to come together. I am the odd duck who thoroughly enjoys the … Continue reading “Editing of DM Manuscript Continues….”
When you feel hope slipping…
31 “So then, forsake your worries! Why would you say, ‘What will we eat?’ or ‘What will we drink?’ or ‘What will we wear?’ 32 For that is what the unbelievers chase after. Doesn’t your heavenly Father already know the things your bodies require?” -Jesus in Matthew 6:31-32, TPT Are you a “champion” worrier like me? More than … Continue reading “When you feel hope slipping…”
Spiritual discipline of gratitude
Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the Lord God had made. He said to the woman, “Did God really say, ‘You must not eat from any tree in the garden’?” – Genesis 3:1, NIV As a hospice chaplain, I see many different sorts of people on a daily basis. Often times, my … Continue reading “Spiritual discipline of gratitude”
Mighty Warrior, God believes in you!
“When the angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon, he said, ‘The Lord is with you, mighty warrior.’” … “Pardon me, my lord,” Gideon replied, “but how can I save Israel? My clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the least in my family.” -Judges 6:12, NIV Professional athletes sometimes play on a one year “prove it” contract or … Continue reading “Mighty Warrior, God believes in you!”
Celebrating a dear friend getting married!
He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the LORD. -Proverbs 18:22, NIV Today, I am standing up with a dear friend as he gets married. I am so excited to celebrate this day with my friend! Marriage is such a gift. It is a true blessing to be married … Continue reading “Celebrating a dear friend getting married!”
Editing, editing, editing…DM Book Manuscript
And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh. -Ecclesiastes 12:12, KJV Edit, edit, edit. I am excited to be digging into the edits for my forthcoming book. Pieces are starting to come together. I am the odd duck who thoroughly enjoys the … Continue reading “Editing, editing, editing…DM Book Manuscript”
God lends His strength when we need it!
3 Strengthen the feeble hands, steady the knees that give way; 4 say to those with fearful hearts, “Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, he will come with vengeance; with divine retribution he will come to save you.” -Isaiah 35:3-4, NIV Discouraged. Depressed. Ready to quit the call. These are how I felt these last couple of … Continue reading “God lends His strength when we need it!”
Battle-Tested Warrior Words
7 The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him. 8 The Lord is their strength, and he is the saving strength of his anointed. -Psalm 28:7-8, KJV When my life was falling apart, God sent a servant who was … Continue reading “Battle-Tested Warrior Words”
A Prayer–Trusting God
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. – Romans 15:13, NIV I would encourage you to use this verse as a prayer. Put your own name in the “you” slot and … Continue reading “A Prayer–Trusting God”